Assistant superintendent selected for ASCD Emerging Leaders program

ASCD, a global education community, has selected Kyle Mayer, assistant superintendent for instructional services at Ottawa Area Intermediate School District, for its 2014 class of Emerging Leaders.

The ASCD Emerging Leaders program is designed to prepare a young, diverse group of educators for potential influence and ASCD leadership. Through the two-year program, the new class will participate in shaping education policy and explore ASCD leadership pathways through formal and informal roles, including serving on committees, hosting networking events for educators, advocating for education policy and contributing to ASCD publications.

The 2014 Class of Emerging Leaders will receive exclusive access to a pool of grant funds. The grant program is designed to support innovative approaches to whole child education and to help emerging leaders grow professionally.